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"-Son" Names That Don't Have To Be For Sons

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Yes, names that end in son were originally used to denote – well, sons only. But the tables have turned, and now most son names are equally wearable for daughters: just look no further than the super-popular Madison and Emerson for proof.

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  • Addison
  • Allison
  • Anderson
  • Benson
  • Branson
  • Brayson
  • Bronson
  • Bryson
  • Carson
  • Cayson
  • Colson
  • Dawson
  • Eason
  • Edison
  • Ellison
  • Emerson
  • Emerson-unisex
  • Gibson
  • Grayson
  • Harrison
  • Hudson
  • Jackson
  • Jamison
  • Jayson
  • Jefferson
  • Judson
  • Kaison
  • Lawson
  • Madison
  • Mason
  • Nelson
  • Samson
  • Stetson
  • Watson
  • Wesson
  • Wilson

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